Really Good, Actually
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey is a debut novel published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on September 28, 2023. This 376-page book explores the life of Maggie, whose marriage ends just 608 days after it began. As she navigates the complexities of being a Surprisingly Young Divorcée, Maggie confronts her new reality, grappling with questions about love, failure, and the pursuit of happiness.
Readers will find a humorous and relatable narrative that delves into themes of modern romance, friendship, and the challenges of family life. Through Maggie’s experiences, the book examines the uncertainties that accompany divorce and self-discovery. With its focus on contemporary issues, Really Good, Actually offers insights into the struggles of young adulthood and the quest for fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.
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THE NO. 2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
LONGLISTED FOR THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE 2025
The Times Popular Fiction Book of the Year
‘A heartbreaker of a book’ THE TIMES
‘Alarmingly relatable’ MARIAN KEYES
‘Hilarious and profound’ DOLLY ALDERTON
The hottest debut novel of 2023 from Schitt’s Creek and Smothered screenwriter and an Observer debut author of the year, Monica Heisey.
Maggie’s marriage has ended just 608 days after it started, but she’s fine – she’s doing really good, actually. Sure, she’s alone for the first time and can’t afford her rent and her obscure PhD is going nowhere… but at the age of twenty-nine, Maggie is determined to embrace her new status as a Surprisingly Young Divorcée(tm).
As Maggie throws herself headlong into the chaos of her first year of divorce, she soon finds herself questioning everything, including: Why do we still get married? Did I fail before I even got started? And how many 4am delivery burgers do I need to eat until I am happy?
Really Good, Actually is an irresistible debut novel about the uncertainties of modern love, friendship and happiness.
‘Hilarious, heart-warming, wise’ PAULA HAWKINS
‘Heisey makes me laugh hard and often’ ROB DELANEY
‘A Sex and The City for social media-obsessed millennials … Irresistible’ METRO
‘Wry, modern, self-deprecating’ INDEPENDENT
‘One of the most talked-about releases for 2023’ EVENING STANDARD
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